A global IT services provider faced a critical obstacle in scaling a major U.S. healthcare program. The initiative required engineers with a rare combination of skills in modern full-stack development using .NET and React, along with hands-on experience in the specialized TriZetto platform. These capabilities were essential to support claims processing, system configuration, and compliance-driven workflows.
Challenges
The client faced several challenges, including:
- Skill–domain mismatch: Available talent often excelled in web technologies but lacked healthcare-specific knowledge, while those with TriZetto expertise lacked modern coding proficiency.
- Vendor limitations: Existing sourcing partners struggled to supply talent with both the technical depth and contextual knowledge.
- Time and cost pressure: Lateral hiring for such niche roles was slow and expensive, risking project delays and higher onboarding costs.
Our solution
GenSpark designed a custom training solution, a 16-week Hire-Train-Deploy program to build this dual capability from the ground up. The program included:
- 10 weeks of technical immersion: .NET 6 and React 18 training with hands-on labs in Visual Studio, GitHub, and Azure DevOps, integrating automated testing using xUnit and Cypress.
- 6 weeks of TriZetto upskilling: Live configuration drills on QNXT modules, simulated claims workflows, and interoperability scenarios with FHIR standards.
- Business context integration: Agile ceremonies, HIPAA compliance awareness, and cross-functional collaboration exercises to prepare engineers for immediate client interaction.
- Blended delivery model: Instructor-led sessions, sandbox environments, real-time code reviews, and capstone projects aligned to the client’s backlog.
Business outcomes
Close collaboration between GenSpark trainers and the client’s tech leads ensured every training sprint mapped to production realities. Capstone work mirrored live backlog items, allowing immediate transition to billable work. Other outcomes included:
- 10 engineers graduated from the program; seven deployed within 10 weeks of launch.
- Ramp-up time reduced by nearly 40% versus lateral hires.
- Savings on hiring and onboarding costs while ensuring contextual readiness.
- Delivery managers reported stronger communication and faster integration into agile teams.
This engagement not only closed a critical skills gap but also established a repeatable, cost-effective model for building niche technical talent pipelines in healthcare IT.